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Top Gear (1978)

8.0 45 seasons 530 episodes Ended
Documentary

Motoring programme featuring reviews of and reports about cars of all types.

Watch S35 E1 Latest: S13 E7

Seasons & episodes

E1
Episode 1Feb 15, 1996

The motoring series returns with Jeremy Clarkson marking the centenary of the British auto industry and looking at some of the world’s most…

E2
Episode 2Feb 22, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson mourns the passing of powerful cars such as the Ford Escort RS Cosworth, the Audi S2, Mazda RX-7 and Nissan 300ZX. He takes…

E3
Episode 3Feb 29, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson travels to Germany to test out BMW’s new Z3, and Quentin Willson discovers an easy way to earn money when he sells a second…

E4
Episode 4Mar 7, 1996

Personalised registration plates are big business. Quentin Willson examines the history of these often-costly items and quizzes owners abou…

E5
Episode 5Mar 14, 1996

Quentin Willson drives the new mid-range Volvo S40 and V40. Steve Berry meets people obsessed with Ford Escorts, while accepted views linki…

E6
Episode 6Mar 21, 1996

The HMC Mk IV’s striking resemblance to the old Austin-Healey 3000 is a deliberate attempt to capture the essence of that classic sixties s…

E7
Episode 7Mar 28, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson travels to deepest Gloucestershire to take part in a group car test with a difference — driving amphibious vehicles into a…

E8
Episode 8Apr 4, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson looks at Renault’s new Megane, which replaces the 19 model. He drives the fastest Megane, the 16-valve, 150bhp two-litre co…

E9
Episode 9Apr 11, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson drives two new Aston Martins — the DB7 Volante convertible and the V8 coupe. He travels to the cars’ Buckinghamshire base t…

E10
Episode 10Apr 18, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson runs his eye over the new BMW 5-Series, which goes on sale in Britain this week. The manufacturer hopes that it will rival…

E11
Episode 11Apr 25, 1996

Maserati’s latest effort comes under the scrutiny of Jeremy Clarkson as supercar designers strive to produce a truly successful four-door s…

E12
Episode 12May 2, 1996

The new Esprit is an important car for Lotus. Its brand new V8 engine could keep the company alive in the vital US market where increasingl…

E13
Episode 13May 9, 1996

Jeremy Clarkson goes to Italy to test the £350,000 Ferrari F50, the nearest thing to a Grand Prix racer to hit the road, while Tiff Needell…

E14
Episode 14May 16, 1996

The series concludes with Jeremy Clarkson’s trip to the motor industry’s secret show at a Bedfordshire test track — a chance to catch up on…

Cast

Jeremy ClarksonSelf - Host
Richard HammondSelf - Host
James MaySelf - Host
Ben CollinsThe Stig

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